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Flowers bloom in spring on China's mountain slopes

Flowers bloom in spring on China's mountain slopes
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  • Flowers bloom in spring on China's mountain slopes
  • Duration: 01:49
  • Flowers are seen growing during spring in China's mountains - one of nature's most spectacular events. More than 18,000 species, three thousand of which grow nowhere else, are found on China's mountain slopes. During the spring months these flowers burst into bloom and their colourful petals are seen. This clip was first created on the Planet Earth website: bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/planetearth/. Please note this clip is only available in Flash.
  • Subject:

    Science

       Topic:

    Bio: Environment - Habitat

  • Keywords: China, flower, spring, petal, bloom
Ideas for use in class
  • To illustrate that remoteness in the natural world means that rare species are still being discovered. As an introduction to springtime changes in the natural world.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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